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For the Love of Books - The LibraryPlus Podcast

For the Love of Books - The LibraryPlus Podcast

By Northamptonshire Library Plus

Podcast by Northamptonshire Libraries celebrating all things books.
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Episode 5 - "Libraries do everything that Google can't"

For the Love of Books - The LibraryPlus PodcastSep 01, 2022

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Episode 5 - "Libraries do everything that Google can't"

Episode 5 - "Libraries do everything that Google can't"

Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this podcast to celebrate books and reading.

In this episode we talk to staff and volunteers at Burton Latimer Community Library about everything that they have on offer, and what libraries mean to them. We are also joined by local author, Mark Horsley, to discuss his young adult book, "Tremors Day" and the importance of developing a love of reading at a young age. 

For more information visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
Twitter: @Library_Plus
Instagram: @northantslibraries

Sep 01, 202250:41
Episode 4 - "A book made of cheese"

Episode 4 - "A book made of cheese"

Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this podcast to celebrate books and reading.

In this episode we talk to Max from Corby Library about everything that they have on offer, including the Summer Reading Challenge and Summer Six. We are also joined by Hugh, Harriet and Margaret from Northamptonshire Association for the Blind to discuss their book groups and "Sensational Books" - an exhibition they have been involved with at Bodleian Libraries. 

For more information visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
Twitter: @Library_Plus
Instagram: @northantslibraries


Aug 01, 202249:51
Episode 3 - "A cabinet of gin"

Episode 3 - "A cabinet of gin"

Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this podcast to celebrate books and reading.

In this episode we talk to Patricia from Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire about the excellent free service they provide for new businesses, and we are joined by Rachael and Lou who are creating a new Read Easy group for Corby and Kettering. We also discuss reading for wellbeing with Kate Houghton from Aruna Wellbeing, and unveil "For the Love of Books - Summer Six", the reading challenge for grown ups.

For more information visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
Twitter: @Library_Plus
Instagram: @northantslibraries

Jul 01, 202253:14
Episode 2 - "I learnt a lot from Jilly Cooper"

Episode 2 - "I learnt a lot from Jilly Cooper"

Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this podcast to celebrate books and reading.

In this episode we talk to Linda from Desborough Community Library about the many events and services they provide, and we discuss "The English Patient", our Big Jubilee Read title, with Rose, who founded a book club at Desborough. We are also joined by Catherine Coe who created allstories.org.uk which is a free mentorship programme for under-represented children's writers.

For more information visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
Twitter: @Library_Plus
Instagram: @northantslibraries

Jun 01, 202201:01:17
Episode 1 - "It does keep popping up"

Episode 1 - "It does keep popping up"

Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this podcast to celebrate books and reading.

In this episode we talk to David and Kay from Northampton Central Library about the fascinating history of the library as well as what is on offer there today. We are also joined by Hayley Barton from the University of Northampton who tells us about her "Reading for Wellbeing" project which is taking place at Central Library. If that wasn't enough, we discuss the Big Jubilee Read, which celebrates books and authors from across the commonwealth to coincide with Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

For more information visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
Twitter: @Library_Plus
Instagram: @northantslibraries

May 04, 202232:21
That difficult second series

That difficult second series

Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this podcast to celebrate books and reading. 

In this this trailer you can discover what is coming up this series, hear our 30 second sell and quick fire questions, and find out about our podcast competition.

For more information visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
Twitter: @Library_Plus
Instagram: @northantslibraries

Apr 01, 202207:28
Episode 7 - "He's not that kind of Doctor"

Episode 7 - "He's not that kind of Doctor"

Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this companion podcast to our Fully Booked reading challenge. We've challenged you to read 12 books in 6 months and we have some additional mini challenges for those who want to broaden their reading horizons further.

In this final episode of the current podcast series, we are joined by Henderson Downing, Manager of Towcester Library, to discuss literature and the Digital Book Club title from December - "Date with Malice" by Julia Chapman. We also spoke to Sophie and Alina from Towcester Mums Book Club about their book group and the importance of reading for pleasure.

To find out more visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
Twitter: @Library_Plus
Instagram: @northantslibraries

Jan 10, 202250:57
Bonus episode - "Bah humbug"

Bonus episode - "Bah humbug"

Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this companion podcast to our Fully Booked reading challenge. We're challenging you to read 12 books in 6 months and we have some additional mini challenges for those who want to broaden their reading horizons further.

This bonus Christmas episode brings you more from our interview with bestselling authors Louise Jensen and John Marrs. Louise and John give us a fascinating insight into writing along with some great advice for any aspiring authors.

To find out more visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
Twitter: @Library_Plus
Instagram: @northantslibraries

Dec 25, 202122:12
Episode 6 - "We saw this very short one and we thought of you"

Episode 6 - "We saw this very short one and we thought of you"

Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this companion podcast to our Fully Booked reading challenge. We're challenging you to read 12 books in 6 months and we have some additional mini challenges for those who want to broaden their reading horizons further.

This podcast series will discuss recommended reads for the mini challenges, as well as our Digital Book Club title of the month. This month we are joined by Patricia Greaves, from LibraryPlus, to discuss the mini challenges "a book with a colour in the title" and "a book published in the last 12 months" and update us on her challenge to read 100 books this year. We also talk about our Digital Book Club title "Lovecraft Country" by Matt Ruff.

To find out more visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
Twitter: @Library_Plus
Instagram: @northantslibraries

Dec 01, 202142:31
Episode 5 - "Deliciously detailed"

Episode 5 - "Deliciously detailed"

Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this companion podcast to our Fully Booked reading challenge. We're challenging you to read 12 books in 6 months and we have some additional mini challenges for those who want to broaden their reading horizons further.

This podcast series will discuss recommended reads for the mini challenges, as well as our Digital Book Club title of the month. This month we are joined by two bestselling author, Louise Jensen and John Marrs, to discuss the mini challenge "a book by a local author" and Beth Horwood from Brackley library discusses short stories. We are also joined by James Toal from Towcester library who tells us what he thinks about our Digital Book Club title "Klara and the Sun" by Kazuo Ishiguro. 

To find out more visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
Twitter: @Library_Plus
Instagram: @northantslibraries

Nov 01, 202149:25
Bonus Episode - "Happy libraries week"

Bonus Episode - "Happy libraries week"

Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this companion podcast to our Fully Booked reading challenge. We're challenging you to read 12 books in 6 months and we have some additional mini challenges for those who want to broaden their reading horizons further.

This bonus episode for libraries week brings you our full interview with Rachel Lindsay from Bolinda Audio. Rachel gives us a unique insight into the world of audio publishing, as well highlighting some handy features of the Borrowbox platform and recommending some fantastic titles.

To find out more visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
Twitter: @Library_Plus
Instagram: @northantslibraries

Oct 06, 202133:46
Episode 4 - "There's a dog in it"

Episode 4 - "There's a dog in it"

Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this companion podcast to our Fully Booked reading challenge. We're challenging you to read 12 books in 6 months and we have some additional mini challenges for those who want to broaden their reading horizons further.

This podcast series will discuss recommended reads for the mini challenges, as well as our Digital Book Club title of the month. This month looks a book from a reading well collection and a genre you don't usually read as well as discussing "The Foundling" by Stacey Halls. We are also joined by Rachel Lindsay from Bolinda Audio to talk about Borrowbox and Libraries Week. 

To find out more visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
Twitter: @Library_Plus
Instagram: @northantslibraries

Oct 01, 202148:09
Episode 3 - "A bit of light fluff"

Episode 3 - "A bit of light fluff"

Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this companion podcast to our Fully Booked reading challenge. We're challenging you to read 12 books in 6 months and we have some additional mini challenges for those who want to broaden their reading horizons further.

This podcast series will discuss recommended reads for the mini challenges, as well as our Digital Book Club title of the month. This month looks an author's lesser known book and a book translated from Japanese as well as discussing "Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess" by Amanda Owen.

To find out more visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
Twitter: @Library_Plus
Instagram: @northantslibraries

Sep 01, 202152:49
Episode 2 - "The second worst poetry in the universe"

Episode 2 - "The second worst poetry in the universe"

Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this companion podcast to our Fully Booked reading challenge. We're challenging you to read 12 books in 6 months and we have some additional mini challenges for those who want to broaden their reading horizons further.

This podcast series will discuss recommended reads for the mini challenges, as well as our Digital Book Club title of the month. This month looks at a book that is a comedy and your desert island book as well as discussing "The Girl who Reads on the Métro" by Christine Féret-Fleury.

To find out more visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
Twitter: @Library_Plus
Instagram: @northantslibraries

Aug 01, 202101:04:08
Episode 1 - "I’m surprised you find time for work"

Episode 1 - "I’m surprised you find time for work"

Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this companion podcast to our Fully Booked reading challenge. We're challenging you to read 12 books in 6 months and we have some additional mini challenges for those who want to broaden their reading horizons further.

In this episode Jo and Phil reveal the 12 mini challenges and are joined by Patricia Greaves, Senior Information Manager for LibraryPlus, to discuss suggested reads for two of the mini challenges. We also discuss  "The Doll Factory" by Elizabeth MacNeal, June's Digital Book Club title.

To find out more visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
Twitter: @Library_Plus
Instagram: @northantslibraries

Jul 10, 202139:40
Welcome to For the Love of Books - the Library Plus podcast

Welcome to For the Love of Books - the Library Plus podcast

Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this companion podcast to our Fully Booked reading challenge. We're challenging you to read 12 books in 6 months and we have some additional mini challenges for those who want to broaden their reading horizons further. 

This podcast series will discuss recommended reads for the mini challenges, as well as our Digital Book Club title of the month. 

To find out more visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks 

Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
Twitter: @Library_Plus
Instagram: @northantslibraries


Jun 07, 202131:29